Nonprofit Full Charge Bookkeeper School Fort Lauderdale

Job Description

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* Status:
** Full-time employee

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* Relevant

Work Experience:


** Minimum of 5 years' experience in bookkeeping for non-profit organizations.

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* Education Level
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Associate degree in accounting a must.

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* Compensation:
** Salary commensurate with knowledge, experience, and job duties.

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* Benefits:
** 100% employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance with sick and vacation time,

Job Description:

Bookkeeper (Nonprofit Organization)

The Bookkeeper ensures the financial integrity of our nonprofit by managing day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate records, this role requires meticulous attention to detail, proficiency in nonprofit accounting standards.

• Record all financial transactions (Tuition payments expenses, payroll and vouchers) in Shelby.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations monthly.
• Process accounts payable (A/P) payments, (AR) account receivable and tuition payment

• Generate monthly financial statements (Statement of Financial Position, Activities, Cash Flows).
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for all financial documents (7-year retention).

• Enter approved budgets into accounting system and monitor actual vs. budget variances.
• Provide program directors with real-time budget reports.

• Tracking and recording payments from students, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring the timely collection of outstanding invoices.
• Maintaining accurate financial records:
  This includes preparing and making bank deposits, preparing statements for review, and ensuring compliance
• Managing collections and customer relations:
  This includes implementing effective collection strategies, resolving escalated customer disputes, and fostering strong relationships with customers.
• Preparing and presenting AR metrics, including DSO (days sales outstanding), collection rates, and aging trends.

• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and bookkeep during annual audit.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

• Education:
  
  Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience in a nonprofit.
• Hands-on experience with Shelby is helpful and fund accounting.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, budgeting templates).
• Familiarity with payroll systems and 1099/W-2 requirements.

• Nonprofit Passion:
  Understands mission-driven financial management and the importance of transparency.
• Accuracy & Ethics:
  Uncompromising integrity in handling donor funds and confidential data.
• Communication:
  Explains financial concepts clearly to non-finance staff and board members.
• Adaptability:
  Thrives in a small-team environment with evolving priorities.

Christ Church is a diverse, inclusive United Methodist community on mission to experience and reflect the love, hope and joy of Jesus Christ to each other and our community. To do this, we place a priority on gratitude, people first and spiritual growth.